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De Laurentiis Demands New FIGC Leadership and Club Compensation in CBS Interview

The Napoli owner used a U.S. TV platform to push changes that would shift money and control from federations to clubs.

Overview

  • He urged the Italian federation to pick a non‑ex‑player as its next president with the clout to work directly with the government on tax and red‑tape issues.
  • He said clubs should be paid when national teams use their players and called for insurance that reimburses teams when players are injured on international duty.
  • He pressed to cut international fixtures and to shrink major tournaments back to 16 teams so national coaches can train together for longer blocks.
  • He proposed two 25‑minute halves with a game clock that stops for interruptions to better suit younger viewers who expect clear, fast pacing.
  • He alleged agents can sway national call‑ups and said Napoli earns far less than top Italian and European rivals, which he argues skews competition, while noting no sign yet that FIGC, UEFA, or FIFA will adopt his ideas.